- The glass on a sunroof is usually UV-ray protected, as well as coated against heat. These glass panels need special care. Make sure to clean the glass regularly with a non-scratch towel, as well as light detergent. The detergent should be a non-abrasive cleaning formula such as dishwashing detergent. Make sure to let the glass fully dry before opening the sun roof. If you wish, you can also have the glass panel treated with a water repellant wax that beads liquid as it touches the surface.
- The sunroof runs along a mechanical arm and a set of grooves. This needs to be serviced occasionally so that it does not become stuck, or jerks as it opens. Make sure to grease and lubricate the arms and moving parts of the mechanism once a year. It is also a good practice to check the wires going to the sunroof for damage on a regular basis. Exposed wires can cause electrical shortages that can cause the sunroof to fail.
- Sunroofs are equipped with a seal to keep water from coming into the car, as well as a water management system that drains the water that does happen to get between the window and the seal. To service the seal, you will want to make sure that it has been cleaned of dirt and debris. The opening and closing action of the window can rub large pieces of debris against the seal, damaging the rubber. You can also add calcium powder to the seal to keep it in good shape. The water management system also needs to be cleaned of dirt and debris, otherwise the drain may get clogged. Once a year take an air nozzle to the water management system to clear out clogs.
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